This position is based in WA's Midwest region, which is home to a vast array of natural attractions including the Pinnacles Desert, Kalbarri National Park and a pristine coastline.
Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12 month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION CLOSES AT MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2013
Job Description
Under the limited direction of the District Manager:
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Responsible for coordinating and participating in the implementation of the Jurien Bay Marine Park Management Plan and other marine conservation and management programs in the Moora District.
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Ensures stakeholder and community involvement in marine protected area management.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria in a written application. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
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Demonstrated experience in marine conservation estate management; including developing and coordinating work plans and strategies, education, enforcement, research and monitoring, marine operations, familiarity with the principles of planning in the marine environment, and having knowledge of marine, coastal and island ecology.
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Demonstrated experience and skills in managing and leading a team.
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Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with external organisations, stakeholders, indigenous groups, community interest groups and the media.
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Demonstrated experience in, and knowledge of administrative and financial management, including project management, budget preparation and expenditure control.
DPaW’s values
In all of our work we will be Open, Accountable, Creative, Responsive, Innovative, Outcome-focused and Collaborative; and we will always Act with the highest integrity. For the purposes of this recruitment process, behaviours that reflect some or all of the above DPaW values are included as selection criteria for this position, and the applicable DPaW values are listed below as Essential and/or Desirable criteria.
Essential:
Open, Accountable, Responsive, Outcome-focused, Collaborative.
For a full list of criteria including those that are not required to be addressed in the application please refer to attached Job Description below.
For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Mr Keith Hockey or Mr Isaac Hatch on (08) 9652 1911, or for further information about DPaW please visit www.dpaw.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions: To ensure that you submit all of the required information in your application, please ensure that you read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Word or PDF format. No late or proforma applications will be accepted. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
What DPaW offers: In addition to the opportunity to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, DPaW offers a number of incentives including: an attractive salary packaging scheme; comprehensive health and lifestyle programs; a Personnel Pass to DPaW managed attractions and parks, after 3 months qualifying period; and the opportunity to work in iconic locations throughout Western Australia.
Substantive Equality Statement
DPaW is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.